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Best Biblical Studies Schools in the Southwest Region

2023 Best Biblical Studies Schools in the Southwest Region

8 Colleges
$29,192 Avg Salary
$29,875 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Biblical Studies School for You

Biblical Studies is the #145 most popular major in the country with 4,119 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Biblical Studies Schools in the Southwest Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 8 schools in the Southwest Region to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Biblical Studies Schools in the Southwest Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for Bible majors pursuing a .

Top Southwest Region Schools in Biblical Studies

#1

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ

Our 2023 rankings named Grand Canyon University the best school in the Southwest Region for Biblical studies students. Grand Canyon University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the city of Phoenix.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Dallas Theological Seminary. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Biblical Studies Schools in the Southwest Region list. DTS Dallas is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Dallas.

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#3

Criswell College

Dallas, TX

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Criswell College is a great place for Biblical studies students. Criswell College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Dallas.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Southwestern Assemblies of God University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Biblical Studies Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the suburb of Waxahachie, Southwestern Assemblies of God University is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that Bible majors at Southwestern Assemblies of God University take out is $29,875. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $313.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Dallas Baptist University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Biblical Studies Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the large city of Dallas, DBU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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Houston Baptist University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best Biblical studies programs. HBU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Houston.

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Hardin - Simmons University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for Biblical studies students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the city of Abilene, Hardin - Simmons is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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With a ranking of #8, Oral Roberts University did quite well on this year’s best schools for Biblical studies students. Located in the large city of Tulsa, ORU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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Best Biblical Studies Colleges by State

Explore the best Biblical studies schools for a specific state in the Southwest region.

State Degrees Awarded
Texas 398
Arizona 26
Oklahoma 36

Biblical Studies is one of 7 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Theological & Ministerial Studies 15,832
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries 3,116
Religious Education 1,417
Missionary Studies 1,220
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) 1,166

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 8 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

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